Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive scenery: the dramatic Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific coastline during departure, and during the long cruise southward, right-side passengers see the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Mexican coastline along the Pacific as the flight tracks down the western side of Mexico.

During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific coastline during the initial climb-out westward before the aircraft turns south. The mountains form a dramatic backdrop to the sprawling Los Angeles basin. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains, Pacific Ocean coastline, Los Angeles basin urban grid, Malibu coastal communities.

When landing at Xoxocotlan International (OAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Oaxaca. The aircraft descends from the north, and left-side passengers see the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range and the Oaxaca Valley floor with its patchwork of agricultural fields and the city itself. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, Oaxaca Valley agricultural plains, Xoxocotlan city area, surrounding forested highlands.

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Xoxocotlan International (OAX) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path tracks south-southeast from Los Angeles, passing over the Baja California Peninsula (visible from altitude as a narrow, arid landmass), then over the Pacific Ocean before approaching the Mexican mainland. The Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range runs parallel to the Pacific coast throughout central Mexico and is visible from the right side during the cruise phase. The Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a narrow land bridge in southern Mexico, becomes visible as the aircraft approaches Oaxaca from the north.